HC Deb 22 January 1971 vol 809 cc372-3W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if Her Majesty's Government envisages that discussions with the European Economic Community on the international position of sterling will be concluded before a final report on the current entry negotiations is submitted to Parliament.

Mr. Higgins

The discussions on sterling are expected to be completed before a final report on the negotiations is submitted to Parliament although they do not form part of the negotiations.